Snapper VI80

INSTALLATION OF SIDE CHUTE:
1. Disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Remove grass catcher in reverse sequence of step 4. (Previous Page).
3. Attach 3-9572 side chute extension to side chute using four 10/32 hex nuts, four 10/32 x 5/16 RHMS
and four No. 10 internal tooth lock washers. NOTE: Head of bolts must be to inside of chute. See
illustration.
4. Grip metal side chute with both hands and slip large slotted hole over mounting key on the deck. Slight¬
ly squeeze together and slip captive carriage bolt into slot in bracket at right front wheel while holding
the slotted hole on the deck key.
5. Use one of the half clamps to hold the top down at the front stud. Use the other half round clamp to go
over the rear stud and into the small slot in the side chute. Fasten with three 5/16 flat washers and
three 5/16-18 hex lock nuts.
REFER TO PICTURES BELOW FOR PROPER INSTALLATION OF GRASS BAG
AND SIDE CHUTE
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
ENGINE CARE AND OPERATION:
1. FILL ENGINE WITH OIL BEFORE CRANKING MOWER.
2. Refer to engine manual furnished with this packet for instructions to oil, fuel and maintain the engine
properly.
3. WASH OUT CLEANER ELEMENT IN MINERAL SPIRITS OR GASOLINE AND RE-OIL WITH ONE TABLESPOON
OF ENGINE OIL EVERY THREE HOURS OF USE OR AFTER EACH THIRD MOWING.
4. NEVER PLACE MOWER ON ITS LEFT HAND SIDE WITH SPARK PLUG POINTED DOWNWARD AS THIS WILL
ALLOW THE ENGINE OIL TO RUN OUT THROUGH THE VALVE TAPPET VENT. If left too long, oil could
also leak past the piston into the cylinder.
LUBRICATION:
1. Change oil as specified in the engine manual.
2. Occasionally put a few drops of oil on all movable parts.
3. The ball bearing wheels have been factory greased and should not be greased unless removed.
ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT:
1. This mower has solid through axles front and rear to give superior strength and wheel alignment. Thus
with the through axle design, it is necessary to walk the height latches one notch at a time, side to side
when it is desired to change the cutting height. NEVER UNLATCH BOTH SIDES AT THE SAME TIME.
2. When changing cutting height, make sure that all latches are in matching slots. This results in the cutting
blade being slightly higher in the rear to eliminate drag.
OPERATING TIPS
1. SNAPPER VI80 and V210 will cut either forward or backward. However, due to the set of the blade,
slightly less power is required for forward cutting than for reverse cutting.
2. To turn at the end of a row, push down on the handle bar to raise the front wheels off the lawn. This
permits turning on the back wheels only and saves scuffing the fawn.
3. For cutting on a slope, it is usually best to move back and forth — not up and down hill.
4. When vacuuming a paved walk or driveway, first lower deck to lowest position. It is then best to run
VI80 or V210 forward along the extreme left hand side of the area to be cleaned. This will pick up
some litter and windrow some litter to the right of the first swath. Then pull VI80 or V210 backward
over the windrowed litter. It will pick up most of it on this pass. Repeat above until walkway or drive¬
way is cleaned.
5. To prolong the life and usefulness of your mower, it is a good practice to wash out all the grass that
may be sticking to the underside of the deck.